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5.3.1a Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 by Geographic Area

5.3.1a Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 by Geographic Area

Region 2011
KMA 1.5
Other Town 1.8
Rural 1.0
Jamaica 1.4

Source: Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011
Data Producing Entities/ Custodian: STATIN

 
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5.3.1a Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 by Geographic Area in the Sustainable Development Goals

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5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

While the world has achieved progress towards gender equality and women’s empowerment under the Millennium Development Goals (including equal access to primary education between girls and boys), women and girls continue to suffer discrimination and violence in every part of the world.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large.

Related 5.3.1a Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 by Geographic Area Targets

5.3

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university